KCa3.1 Promotes Proinflammatory Exosome Secretion by Activating AKT/Rab27a in Atrial Myocytes during Rapid Pacing by Dishiwen Liu, Huiyu Chen, Yuntao Fu, Yajun Yao, Shanqing He, Youcheng Wang, Zhen Cao, Xuewen Wang, Mei Yang, Qingyan Zhao

“…Inhibiting the KCa3.1/AKT/Rab27a signaling pathway reduces myocardial tissue structural remodeling in AF.…”
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An exploratory study of implementing a breakthrough series collaborative in early childhood education and care centers in the United States by Tamara Halle, Anne Douglass, Jennifer Cleveland, Tiffany Bamdad, Hallie Garrison, Kerensa Nagle, Kathryn Tout, Jennifer Agosti, Stephanie Doyle, Diana Gal-Szabo

“…As for improvements in short-term outcomes, teachers’ sense of efficacy increased over time, and participants reported structural changes to organizational functions (such as staff meetings and protected staff time) that removed barriers and allowed educators the time and space to take initiative for quality improvement activities. …”
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Unemployment as a new phenomenon of the transition economy of Russia in 1990–2000: causes, problems, solutions (on the example of the Southern Urals) by O. V. Salikhova, N. V. Baryshnikova

“…To achieve this goal, the following methods were used: statistical, system-structural, descriptive, comparative-historical. The sources include materials from federal and regional archives, statistical data from the Orenburg, Chelyabinsk regions and the Republic of Bashkortostan. …”
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Impact of women’s economic empowerment on technology entrepreneurship intentions via mediation of self-efficacy by Sura Al-Ayed, Sultan Alateeg

“…The analysis, conducted using structural equation modeling, revealed several important findings. …”
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Who has sheds? Exploring practices and determinants of overnight housing for backyard poultry in rural Bangladesh to inform an intervention to limit exposure to poultry and poultry... by Elizabeth D Thomas, Laura H Kwong, Nadia Ali Rimi, Ireen Sultana Shanta, Mohammad Rofi Uddin, Shifat Khan, Salma Akter, S M Monirul Ahasan, Mahbub-Ul Alam, Mahbubur Rahman, Tarique Md Nurul Huda, Peter J Winch

“…We then conducted 27 semi-structured interviews to explore poultry-raising practices, including housing types and materials identified during transect walks. …”
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Stochastic and Percolating Models of Blocking Computer Networks Dynamics during Distribution of Epidemics of Evolutionary Computer Viruses by S. A. Lesko, A. S. Alyoshkin, V. V. Filatov

“…On one hand, this model is based on the use of percolation theory methods, which makes it possible to determine such structural-information characteristics of networks as the dependence of the percolation threshold on the average number of connections per one node (network density). …”
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Experiences of mental health nurses who give nursing intervention among child and adolescent with cyberbullying: a qualitative study by Iyus Yosep, Ai Mardhiyah, Suryani Suryani, Rohman Hikmat, Kurniawan Kurniawan, Heni Purnama

“…Methods A qualitative descriptive approach was employed, utilizing semi-structured interviews to gather data from 12 Mental health nurses working in child and adolescent rehabilitation units at a psychiatric hospital in West Java Province, Indonesia. …”
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An automation monitoring system for the production facility work by Артем Бронніков, Альона Коломієць, Олег Юрченко

“…A monitoring system control program for the main control module was developed and the principle of its operation and a graphic user interface image were given. …”
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Robotic surgery – digital technology that saves lives by S. A. Sheptunov, A. O. Vasiliev

“…Materials and methods. The article is structured in theses with infographics, giving a complete picture of the main aspects. …”
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Emerging Technologies for Injury Identification in Sports Settings: A Systematic Review by Luke Canavan Dignam, Lisa Ryan, Michael McCann, Ed Daly

“…Risk of bias was assessed using the Critical Appraisal Skills Program (CASP) tool. Of 4283 records screened, 70 full-text articles were assessed, with 21 studies meeting the final inclusion criteria. …”
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Decolonizing global health: a scoping review by Deena Mehjabeen, Kyle Patel, Rahul M. Jindal

“…We call for broader structural reforms, including equitable funding allocation, the decolonization of research agendas, and the dismantling of hierarchical systems that privilege voices from the Global North over the Global South. …”
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Towards a universal implementation of labor companionship: a synthesis of the policy and facility environment of eight low-and-middle income countries by Soha El-Halabi, Andrea Barnabas Pembe, Alexandre Dumont, Ana Pilar Betrán, Charles Kaboré, Effie Chipeta, Guillermo Carroli, Helle Mölsted Alvesson, Hussein Kidanto, Jean-Paul Dossou, Kristi Sidney Annerstedt, Lenka Beňová, Mechthild M. Gross, Peter Waiswa, Pisake Lumbiganon, Quoc Nhu Hung Mac, Meghan A. Bohren, Claudia Hanson, Claudia Hanson

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Exploring the perceptions and requirements of exergames for adolescents with depression: a qualitative study by Yuqi Chen, Xiaolong Huang, Wei Luo, Haiyan Liu, Yaqin Gao, Muyao Wang, Yan Zhang, Jingjing Liu, Changyan Zhong, Aixiang Xiao, Yu Chen

“…This study aims to investigate the perceptions and requirements regarding exergames in adolescents with depression, with the goal of designing tailored exergame intervention programs for clinical applications. Methods Semi-structured interviews were conducted with adolescents with depression (n = 33) at a tertiary psychiatric hospital from September to November 2024. …”
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Providers' and Survivors' Perspectives on Affordability Challenges for Gastrointestinal Cancer Treatment in Two Low Socioeconomic Status States of the Southern United States by Maria Pisu, Nataliya V. Ivankova, Jessica Morgan, Courtney P. Williams, Nathan C. English, Burkely P. Smith, Bayley A. Jones, Wendelyn M. Oslock, Yu‐Mei Schoenberger, Ivan I. Herbey, Daniel I. Chu

“…Methods We conducted semi‐structured interviews with 32 providers (13 surgeons and 19 other) and 36 survivors (53% colorectal, 19% pancreatic, and 28% esophageal cancer) in Alabama and Mississippi. …”
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Perspectives of the Obstetric Care Environment for Pregnant Individuals Who Have an Opioid Use Disorder by Samantha Girasulo, Caro Maltz, Maggie Weichert, Joy S. Kaufman, Amanda Mele, Karen Hunkele, Kimberly A. Yonkers, Nancy Byatt, Ariadna Forray

“…Furthermore, the present study suggests obstetricians provide in-house access to MOUD, if possible, or assist patients with referrals to care, as these may reduce the structural barriers patients face.…”
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Parameters of the internal picture of the disease and quality of life in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus by V. M. Yaltonsky, I. N. Abrosimov, T. D. Andrushkevich, E. M. Shashurina, S. K. Solovyev, E. A. Aseeva

“…Objective: to analyze the structural features of the internal picture of the disease (IPD in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) and its ratio with quality of life (QOL) as an indicator of adaptation to the disease.Patients and methods. …”
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Towards a net-zero healthcare system in Kenya: Stakeholder perspectives on opportunities, challenges and priorities by Iris Martine Blom, Melvine Anyango Otieno, Susannah Mayhew, Neil Spicer, Andy Haines, Sarah Whitmee

“…Methods: This study employs qualitative methods, including 21 semi-structured interviews with key stakeholders and a Delphi consensus process, to explore stakeholder perspectives on Kenya's journey to a net-zero healthcare system. …”
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Strategies to reduce cesarean deliveries: surveying Polish midwives and midwifery students on external cephalic version practices by Maisa Manasar-Dyrbuś, Anna Janik, Cecylia Jendyk, Agnieszka Drosdzol-Cop, Anna Brzęk, Rafał Stojko, Jakub Staniczek

“…The findings emphasize the necessity of structured educational programs to improve competency and confidence in ECV, particularly in outpatient and prenatal classes. …”
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Barriers to effective communication on adult vaccination: results of in-depth interviews with the population and healthcare professionals of the Arkhangelsk Oblast by M. V. Lopatina, E. A. Kriger, N. R. Nizovtseva, A. V. Kudryavtsev, V. A. Yakovleva, V. А. Zinovieva, E. V. Usova, A. V. Kontsevaya, O. M. Drapkina

“…Based on the World Health Organization approach to adapting immunization programs, a qualitative study was conducted in May-June 2024 in the Arkhangelsk region, including 18 semi-structured personal in-depth interviews on adult vaccination with two following target groups: adult population (n=12) and health workers (n=6). …”
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Epidemiology of Chronic Hepatitis C in First Nations Populations in Canadian Prairie Provinces by Kate P. R. Dunn, Dennis Wardman, Maxim Trubnikov, Chris Sarin, Tom Wong, Hongqun Liu, Samuel S. Lee

“…Current structural barriers experienced by First Nations in Canada shape access and engagement for testing and treatment of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections. …”
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